Summary

Dr. Ira Parness is a cardiovascular disease specialist who graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. With 47 years of clinical experience, he has developed deep expertise in diagnosing and treating heart conditions in patients of all ages. Dr. Parness speaks Hebrew and Yiddish, allowing him to connect with diverse patient communities.

Dr. Parness practices at Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists in New Hyde Park, NY, and maintains an affiliation with New York City Health and Hospitals Queens. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease, evaluating heart murmurs, and investigating unusual heart sounds called bruits. His diagnostic capabilities include advanced heart imaging techniques such as stress testing with medication, detailed heart ultrasounds, and comprehensive cardiac evaluations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Parness highly, giving him an average score of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Hebrew, Yiddish
  • Suny Downstate Med Ctr
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.5 
3.5 
47 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Hebrew, Yiddish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
New Hyde Park , NYWinter Park , FLPomona , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Med Ctr Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ira A. Parness

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MVP
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Optum Behavioral Health (fka United Behavioral Health)
  • Oscar
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VNS Health
  • WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Medical Specialties

Ira A. Parness has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ira A. Parness has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Echocardiography
  • Myocardial Diseases
  • Pediatric Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Ira A. Parness holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Med Ctr and Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

Ira A. Parness' NPI number is 1053396325.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Ira A. Parness speak?
Ira A. Parness speaks Hebrew and Yiddish.
How can I make an appointment with Ira A. Parness?
You can find contact information for Ira A. Parness here on Vitals.
Does Ira A. Parness accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Ira A. Parness has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Ira A. Parness's office located?
Ira A. Parness's office is located at 1111 Marcus Ave Ste M15, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042.
Which hospitals is Ira A. Parness affiliated with?
Ira A. Parness is affiliated with New York City Health And Hospitals Queens.

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